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Alice of France

1150 – 1190

French princess

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About Alice of France

Lived 1150 – 1190 (aged 39–40). Alice of France was a French politician.

Alix of France (July/August 1150 – 1197/1198) was countess of Blois by marriage to Theobald V of Blois. She served as regent of Blois during Theobald's absence in 1190–1191, and during the minority of their son Louis from 1191 until 1197. She was the daughter of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Louis VII of France.

Her parents' second child and daughter, Alix was named after her aunt Petronilla of Aquitaine, who was known as "Alix". The birth of yet another daughter, rather than the desperately needed son, proved to be the final blow to Eleanor and Louis's marriage. Their union was annulled on 21 March 1152, when Alix was not yet two years old. Both Alix and her sister Marie retained their legitimacy, and custody of the girls was awarded to the king. Eleanor married Henry, Duke of Normandy, just eight weeks later on 18 May.

In 1164, at age 14, Alix married Theobald, who had previously attempted to abduct Alix's mother to force her into a marriage with him. Her sister Marie married Theobald's brother Henry I, Count of Champagne. Alix and Theobald had seven children: Theobald (died 1187) Louis I, Count of Blois Henry (died 1185) Philip (died 1202) Margaret, Countess of Blois (d. aft. 1230), who married (1) Otto I, Count of Burgundy; (2) Gauthier II, Seigneur of Avesnes Isabelle of Chartres Alix, Abbess of Fontevrault

Alix died in 1197/98.

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Important facts

Born
1150
Birth century
Died
1190
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Regent
Also known as
Alix of France, Alisa, Alice Capet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alice of France?

French princess

When was Alice of France born?

Alice of France was born in 1150.

When did Alice of France die?

Alice of France died in 1190.

What was Alice of France's occupation?

Alice of France was a politician.

What nationality was Alice of France?

Alice of France was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alice of France

· Wikidata: Q235637

· DBpedia: Alix of France

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